Charlie Angus takes short leave from NDP leadership race after sister's death
Timmins-James Bay MP will be back for a French language debate on Aug. 27 in Montreal
NDP leadership hopeful Charlie Angus is taking a leave from the race following the death of his sister.
The longtime New Democrat MP from Ontario announced late Tuesday that Kathleen Angus had passed away after a lengthy illness.
My sister Kathleen spent her life setting a large table of laughter/song where everyone was welcome. She goes to the table prepared for her <a href="https://t.co/pRlFAg4BLh">pic.twitter.com/pRlFAg4BLh</a>
—@CharlieAngusNDPAngus missed the last leadership debate in Victoria on Aug. 2 to be by her side, taking a 10-day break from his campaign.
This time, he will only be absent until Monday to plan and attend her funeral.
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The MP for Timmins-James Bay will be back for a French language debate on Aug. 27 in Montreal.
Besides Angus, Manitoba MP Niki Ashton, Quebec MP Guy Caron and Jagmeet Singh, a member of the Ontario provincial legislature, are running.
A deadline for candidates to sign up new members is Thursday.